Michigan

FASD State Coordinator

Debra Kimball M.S.N., R.N.
Michigan Department of Community Health
Maternal Nurse Consultant
Bureau of Family, Maternal and Child Health Division of Family and Community Health
109 W. Michigan Avenue
Washington Square Building, 3rd Floor
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: (517) 335-8379
Fax: (517) 335-8822
Email: kimballd1@michigan.gov

FASD State Task Force

The Michigan Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) TASKFORCE
Co-chair: Charisse Cossu-Kowalski Macomb County Fetal Alcohol Resource Education & Support Coalition. Email: cydck@comcast.net
Co-chair: Vern Soden, Spectrum Prevention Services, Parents Supporting Parents. Email: vsoden@umich.edu

FASD State Web site

www.michigan.gob/fas

FASD State Plan

Michigan State Plan

FASD State Resources

Michigan has 5 FASD Diagnostic Clinics designated as Centers of Excellence that receive funding from the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). In addition, there are 10 community-based FASD projects that have also received state funding for FY '09-10. The community-based projects are designed to achieve one of three goals:
1. FASD Prevention: Decrease the incidence of FASD by eliminating alcohol consumption by pregnant women.
2. FASD Screening, Diagnosis and Linking: Increase the identification of individuals exposed to alcohol during pregnancy, provide diagnostic evaluations and linking with specific resources based on the individual need.
3. Intervention Strategies for Individuals Affected by FASD: Improve the functioning and quality of life of children, youth or adults with an FASD and their families.

Two FASD expert consultants provide education, training, technical assistance and support to the FASD Task Force, Diagnostic Clinics and the 10 community-based projects in the state.

Legislative Information:

Bill Number	Category	Introduced	Description	Status
HR164	Prevention	2007	A resolution to recognize September 9, 2007, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day in the State of Michigan.	Adopted 08/21/2007